This adventure is perfect for new DMs and players for the following reasons: it is simple to run and simple to play, it introduces The Forgotten Realms, it has a very clear goal with minimal...
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Before the game begins, the DM of Curse of Strahd draws 5 cards to determine key elements of the game. They are as follows: Strahd’s location in the castle, the location of 3 treasures, and the...
Once a breathtaking valley, Barovia is now a dank, joyless, wasteland whisked away into a demiplane mastered by vampire Strahd von Zarovich. The entire area is now surrounded by deadly mists and is a...
10 Dungeon Master Take-Aways from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything has dozens of Dungeon Master tools and all of them demand immediate attention. In the interest of making every DM’s life a little easier, we at Halfling Hobbies are...
Combat in D&D 5e has five stages: determining surprise, establishing the environment (including all characters), tracking initiative, everyone taking their turn, and then moving to the next round. It...
Pets in Dungeons and Dragons can be a great way to increase both morale and emotional investment in a group of player characters, but they have to be appropriately used to prevent problems. Throwing...